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World Mission Day 2010
Download Archbishop Duncan’s Letter, Speakers’ Notes, Participant Worksheet, Mission Day Liturgy and more.
At the Anglican Church in North America Council Meeting in December 2009, Archbishop Robert Duncan announced the first World Mission Day for the new province. He said “The coming together of the Anglican Church in North America presents an unparalleled opportunity for us to begin our life together with new patterns and commitments to spread the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Therefore, I am asking that the Last Sunday after Epiphany be observed each year as World Mission Sunday. In 2010 that day will be Sunday, February 14. On that day I am asking all ACNA churches to highlight this call to world mission through prayers, testimonies, stewardship and education.” In Acts 1:8 Jesus said, “And you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the Earth.” This is each Christian’s call to engage in world mission.
In response to this call, The Anglican Relief and Development Fund (ARDF) would like to share with you resources developed by Mr. David Peet, Ascension & St. Mark’s Church, Diocese of Fort Worth for use in your parish to support ARDF on World Mission Sunday.
David has prepared Speaker Notes, a World Mission Meeting Flyer, and a World Mission Meeting Participant Worksheet for parishes that would like to utilize these resources to introduce ARDF to congregations on World Mission Sunday. Please check our website for additional information and materials on ARDF. Other Mission Sunday resources available for parishes are a Liturgy for World Mission prepared by New Wineskins and Litany and Prayers of the People prepared by the World Mission Committee, Diocese of Fort Worth.
ARDF is committed to live the words in Matthew 25:40 “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me” We ask for your prayers for our mission’s success. And, we ask you to continue providing practical help, solid hope and the Word of God to cherished members of our Father’s family living an ocean or more away.
Your contributions this Mission Sunday will be used to support our current projects in Sudan, Ethiopia, Bolivia, and Kenya. Contributions are also still being accepted for Haiti Hurricane relief and redevelopment.
We are asking you to support ARDF with your financial contributions on Sunday, February 14. Thank you for your partnership in proclaiming the gospel with both word and deed throughout the world. For more information (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Executive Director The Anglican Relief and Development Fund.
Download these Mission Day 2010 Resources:
Letter from Archbishop Duncan on World Mission Day [PDF]
World Mission Meeting Flyer [PDF]
World Mission Day Participant Worksheet [PDF]
Liturgy for World Mission Sunday [PDF]
Litany and Prayers of the People [PDF]
